Independent Diamond Appraisers - New Mexico

Independent Diamond Appraisers - New Mexico

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7 independent appraisers found in New Mexico

Dan Judd
GG, CG
Independent Jewelry Appraiser
1100 San Mateo NE, Suite 26
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Ph: 505-255-1358

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Larry Phillips, GG, ASG, ASA
ASA Master Gemologist Appraiser, AGA
Phillips & Associates
PO box 51327
Albuquerque, NM 87181
Ph: 505 299-7999

Resume	Resume. Since: 1981. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	I would only do so if the client is looking for another similar item and the original seller is no longer available. In doing the appraisal, I would naturally investigate similar items sold by other vendors, but I would never try to affect the shopping habits of the client.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	11/05 15 hour course, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice(USPAP)for Personal Property Appraisers (Instructor, Appraisal Foundation). 11/05 Gems & Jewelry Forum (1 day, China Appraisal Society, Beijing PR China) 2/05 GJ205 Gems & Jewelry Appraisal Theories, Methods, and Applications. (36 hours, Instructor, ASA) 7/04 GJ 216 (Approx. 80 hrs, Shanghi, PR China, Instructor, ASA) 6/04 GJ 205 (See above) 6/04 AGA Symposium, Tucson
Master Stone Set	Five master diamonds, GIA graded, ideal cuts by Lazar Kaplan (F)-(G/H)-(I/J)-(L)-(V)
Cut Evaluation Tools	Diamond Proportion reticule for microscope (GIA)
Cut Info in Report	Carat weight (estimated or actual), Measurements (length and width or maximum and minimum diameter plus depth), depth percentage, length/width ration (when appropriate), crown depth, crown angle (when appropriate and obtainable); crown height, pavilion depth percentage, table, girdle, culet, shape outline (when appropriate), polish, and symmetry. If a mounting inhibits accurate measurements, that is disclosed. If proportions are confirmed (partly or completely) from another laboratory report,
Other Areas Of Expertise	Designer jewelry, period and collectable jewelry, Native American jewelry. Some expertise in country of origin and detection of synthetics (when within the range of normally available gemological instrumentation).
Special Policies	Inspections are performed at the client's home, office, bank, or at a jewelry store designated by the client. I do not usually take possession of the jewelry. I will travel nationwide to perform appraisals.
Unique Services	Complete mobile laboratory. Capability to assemble teams of appraisers in different disciplines and specialties to perform complex appraisals of estates, businesses, etc.
Turnaround	Usually one to three days for single, generic items, two weeks for moderate sized collections, sometimes longer for larger collections or for unusual items or intended uses requiring extensive research. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	I accept referrals for a few stores and also do an occasional report for them. Such relationships are always disclosed. My appraisals are always impartial. If anything might compromise that, I turn down the assignment.
Opinion	Since there is no licencing for jewelry appraisers, clients must rely on professional accreditations (ASA, ISA, AAA, NAJA, or AGS). They should realize that a professional abides by certain standards. They should insist on a USPAP compliant appraisal. If the appraiser says they don''t conform to USPAP - or, more likely if they say, "What is USPAP?" They should run, not walk away. No matter how much property knowledge you possess, you still cannot do a credible and ethical appraisal without following at leas

Marti Hubbard
GG, MGA-ASA, NAJA, AGA
Appraisals of Jewelry by Marti, LLC
3731 W. Potvin Lane
Tucson, AZ 85742
Ph: 520-400-8586
www.appraisalsofjewelrybymarti.com

Resume	. Since: 1990. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	Yes. I have contacts in the retail jewelry market and the secondary retail jewelry market.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Recertification of the Master Gemologist Appraiser level of Gems and Jewelry discipline of the American Society of Appraisers and the GJ 206 class.
Master Stone Set	Diamond Master Set and Colorimeter
Cut Info in Report	Shape, table and depth measurements and cut class grades.
Other Areas Of Expertise	I have a special interest in antique and vintage jewelry.
Unique Services	I can connect with another appraiser, Tracy Aros, who is also a MGA with ASA with our appraisal programs. We can do an appraisal out of the office for half of the time since both of us can work on the same appraisal at the same time. In large estates this is particularly appealing to the client as this saves time for someone to be with the jewelry while is it appraised if this is a requirement of the estate.
Turnaround	One - four items can be done while you wait. Others may take a week, etc. depending on the number of items and amount of time needed for market research. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	No
Opinion	An appraisal is an opinion as to the authenticity, quality, design and value of a piece of jewelry backed and supported by training (every five years), equipment and experience. The most protective part of an appraisal is an explicit description of the jewelry item, accurately depiciting the design, the metal and the stones.
* Note:	I am currently the national secretary of the Gems and Jewelry committee of the American Society of Appraisers which permits me to be in current touch with the new events taking place in the world of jewelry appraising.

Mary Reich
GG, ASA, NAJA
Gemologically Speaking
2501 San Pedro NE #112
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Ph: 505-884-4478
www.gemspeaking.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 2007. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	In most cases, if a client brings in a newly purchased item for an appraisal, I do not believe that it is appropriate for an appraiser to recommend other or competing sellers. An appraiser’s job is to appraise.
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	Internat’l Appraisal Conference of the American Society of Appraisers (2007, 2005) GJ206 (ASA) for accreditation as Master Gemologist Appraiser(2004) Conclave for American Gem Society (2003)
Master Stone Set	My lab has a five diamond master set graded by the AGS Lab (E - G - I - K - M). I also have the Sarin Colorimeter
Cut Evaluation Tools	Sarin DiaScan+ with GIA facetware software for analysis of light performance on loose diamonds
Cut Info in Report	All available cut information to current industry lab standards, noted whether actual (graded loose) or estimated (typically mounted) such as: carat weight, dimensions, table, crown angle, pavilion angle or depth, girdle, culet, symmetry, polish
Other Areas Of Expertise	Contemporary fine jewelry and designer jewelry, vintage and antique jewelry, watches
Unique Services	I have the ability to perform appraisals in my office or to travel to the client for their convenience. My office is alarmed with a jewelers safe on the premises. I am fully insured.
Turnaround	Typically within one to three days. Time frame for larger collections or unique items will be estimated when the items are presented. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Security	Secure Premises Vault/Safe
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	At this time, I am not grading directly for any stores or sellers. I do receive referrals from Albuquerque jewelers which I disclose.
Opinion	While my firm, Gemologically Speaking is new, I have been involved in the jewelry industry for 25 years, working as an appraiser, buyer, and manager for two reputable jewelers in the Albuquerque area for the last 20 years. I hold

Mary Weber
New Mexico Jewelry Appraisers
P.O. Box 3083
Roswell, NM 88201
Ph: 575-637-9282

Resume	. Since: 2008. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage

Scott Gould,GG, ASA
ASA
Independent Gemological Appraisals
3916 Juan Tabo Pl NE Ste#24
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Ph: 505-385-7244
www.igasnm.com

Resume	Resume. Since: 2007. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Master Stone Set	Diamond Master set
Cut Info in Report	I include depth and table %. Symmetry and Finish
Turnaround	For one to ten items, usually about a three days. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors

Ted Resnick
GG-NAJA-JVC-LSGIAAA-TJA
Reznikov’s Fine Jewelry
11858 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio,, TX 78230
Ph: 210-493-4301
welry.com

Resume	. Since: 1977. Court Witness: . Sell Retail:
Suggest Alternatives	NO
Charges	Per Item Per Time Percentage
Recent Education	GIA
Master Stone Set	YES DIAMOND
Cut Evaluation Tools	IDEAL SCOPE
Cut Info in Report	GIA system. Full gemstone analysis with microscopy.
Other Areas Of Expertise	Numismatics, estate jewelry and US stamps. IRS expert.
Special Policies	Most time appraisals while you wait, computerized with digital photos through scope and/or camera. On appraisals.
Unique Services	Mobile lab and while you wait services
Turnaround	While you wait or one to two days. Clients can attend appraisal sessions
Insurance	E&O Liability Theft
Can Receive Directly from Vendors
Services for Other Businesses	NO
Opinion	There is no conflict of interest in the buying or selling of jewelry, etc. Strictly unbiased and honest appraising. We describe the item to a degree of a word picture, so it can be replaced in like, kind and quality and with the correct value to not cost the client any out of pocket dollars. We do the work while they watch and wait and answer all questions to make an informed client and to feel better about this experience. I have completed thousands of appraisals of over millions of dollars of value,